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196' 60 m

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Descent

29%

Avg Slope (16°)

36%

Max Slope (20°)

5,439' 1,658 m

High

5,242' 1,598 m

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Shared By Tom Robson

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Avalanche risk for Apr 28, 2018: Moderate

Heightened avalanche conditions on specific terrain features. Evaluate snow and terrain carefully; identify features of concern. Natural avalanches unlikely; human-triggered avalanches possible.

Full forecast for NWAC: WA Cascades West, Mt Baker — Brought to you by Northwest Avalanche Center

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“A bootpack ascent taking you just below Mazama Dome. ”

— Tom Robson
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Type: Backcountry or Sidecountry

Description

The approach to Mazama Bowl, this ascent becomes a bootpack as it nears the top of saddle. Enjoy amazing views of Shuksan, (a little bit of) Baker, and surrounds from this vantage.

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Land Manager: USFS - Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Office

Aug 6, 2018: Campfire Restrictions Begin August 8 in Olympic National Park, Olympic National Forest, and Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

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